POSITION: This position oversees all aspects of the Road to Housing (R2H), an emergency program that provides a safe place for homeless clients to park their car along with housing-focused case management. The primary role of the Program Manager is to ensure service delivery consistent with the Compass mission, values, and vision through appropriate planning, implementation, operation, and evaluation of the R2H program. Responsibilities include independent and coordinated relationship-building to strengthen and expand key church partnerships including joint efforts with Fund Development and other leaders. The Program Manager also seeks meaningful cross-program collaborations through knowledge of other agency programs, initiatives and strategic plans with an important role to educate, advocate, obtain in-kind donations and services, to and secure future funds.
PROGRAM: Road to Housing (R2H) provides homeless adults and families with children living in their vehicle a place to park within a church parking lot. This case management and outreach team cultivates relationships with people living in vehicles in Seattle and assists them to move into more stable housing. The program is a stop on the road out of homelessness and into permanent, affordable housing.
ORGANIZATION: Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in the greater Puget Sound region. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe and caring community. To learn more about the agency visit www.compasshousingalliance.org.
STATUS: Full Time, Exempt
SCHEDULE: Ability to flex time as needed particularly the responsibility to respond to after-hours emergencies and on weekends.
SALARY: Within Compass ranges
BENEFITS: Complete benefits package with medical, vision, dental, Orca transportation card, 403(b) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and cell phone reimbursement according to policy
LOCATION: Nyer Urness House in Ballard
REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree strongly desired, preferably in social work or related field, or relevant work experience, certificate and/or equivalent continuing professional development or education.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a human services setting with homelessness or supportive housing, mental illness, substance abuse, employment, or domestic violence organization.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct supervision/management of people.
Experience in developing and enforcing operating and services procedures, identifying and implementing best practices in working with homeless individuals.
Experience in outreach, case management and other direct service delivery for homeless families and individuals.
Experience in managing a low-income housing facility including dealing with landlord-tenant-related issues.
Experience in grant writing and contract negotiation.
Familiarity with issues of homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, sexual assault, and/or domestic violence, required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Compass Housing Alliance is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and treats all employees and applicants equally without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or marital status, sensory, physical or mental disability and all other groups protected by law, and promotes diversity in its workforce. Compass Housing Alliance takes affirmative action to implement programs and maintain practices and policies that eliminate barriers to equal employment opportunity. Our program is available for review by employees and applicants for employment in the Human Resources Office during regular office hours.
In compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 206-474-1100 or via e-mail at HRInfo@compasshousingalliance.org.